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Santa's North Pole Express
Presented by AE Texas and Great Wolf Lodge
Thank you for your interest. This year's Santa’s North Pole Express trains are at capacity.
The Christmas Capital of Texas® features more than 1,400 events over 40 days. Please visit ChristmasCapitalofTexas.com to find other exciting activities starting in November.
Important Notice Regarding Ticket Purchases
Due to the growing issue of third-party ticket resellers, we strongly advise guests to be cautious when purchasing tickets for Santa’s North Pole Express and other GVRR events. Tickets can only be purchased through our official websites (ChristmasCapitalofTexas.com, GrapevineTexasUSA.com, GVRR.com) and Ticketline.
Purchasing tickets through third-party sites such as Facebook Marketplace or non-authorized ticketing platforms is done at your own risk. Grapevine Vintage Railroad (GVRR) and the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) are not responsible for misrepresented, invalid, or fraudulent tickets sold by third-party vendors.
To ensure the validity of your tickets, please contact us directly before making any purchases from unofficial sources. We want every guest to have a magical experience, and we’re happy to assist you in verifying your tickets.
Thank you for choosing GVRR, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Climb aboard Santa’s North Pole Express, where Christmas dreams come to life and joyful memories are made! Begin your merry adventure in the heart of Grapevine, where the Historic Cotton Belt District is transformed into the Grapevine Christmas Village!
Once aboard the train, you’ll be wrapped in the warmth of holiday cheer, surrounded by Classic Christmas decorations, cozy vintage coaches and friendly elves.
The Santa’s North Pole Express ticket includes Christmas singalongs, special moments with Santa on board and Mrs. Claus before boarding the train, along with their favorite Christmas treats: Mrs. Claus’ Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie and Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk in a souvenir memory mug.
Your ticket includes a single 4x6 photo with Santa per family at the General Store. You can go take your photo before or after your excursion. Additional photos are available for purchase.
Come and celebrate Christmas with us!
